Rousey stunned on return at UFC 207 as she's beaten by Amanda Nunes after just 48 seconds during brutal loss in Las Vegas

Ronda Rousey's return to the UFC last just 48 seconds as she suffered defeat to 'the lioness' Amanda Nunes in Las Vegas

Ronda Rousey’s comeback after a year away from UFC lasted less than a minute after Amanda Nunes stopped her in the first round in Las Vegas.

Ronda Rousey's long-awaited UFC comeback didn't even last a minute.

Referee Herb Dean stepped in and stopped the contest after less than a minute following a brutal onslaught from Nunes

Rousey was stopped 48 seconds into her first fight in 13 months, losing to bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 on a stunning night in Las Vegas.

Nunes celebrated wildly with her entourage at the conclusion of the contest in which she retained her bantamweight title

Rousey never managed to get her footing against Nunes, who rocked Rousey with her very first punches. Rousey showed little defensive acumen as she staggered and stumbled backward with Nunes relentlessly pursuing her and landing multiple shots. (GREG BEACHAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS)